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This year, the Panama Canal will celebrate its 100th anniversary since the first ship passed through in 1914. The canal has not only transformed international trade, but it has had a powerful impact on the country of Panama itself. A place that was once overcome with mosquitoes carrying malaria and yellow fever is now a […]

Is it toe-may-to or toe-maa-to? That depends on where you are from and how you say oregano or ora-gaan-o? No matter how you pronounce it, the tomato, a fruit that is native to the Western hemisphere, is a favorite. And thanks to our soil and climate, Florida supplies most of the country with tomatoes when

Okay, the holidays are over. Now we settle back into the same-ol’, same-ol’ routines. That includes cooking. [emember_protected custom_msg=”Click here and register now to read the rest of the article!”] It’s easy to do just what the family likes— because they like it— and what’s easy to fix— because it’s easy to fix. Let’s take

Residential landscaping is a big deal in Central Florida and it’s a labor of love lasting all year long. It’s also an endeavor that raises many issues, but innovative solutions are always forthcoming. Here’s a look at Florida residential landscaping technologies and trends for the upcoming year. [emember_protected custom_msg=”Click here and register now to read

In November, families representing 50 operational farms and ranches from all across the state gathered in Tallahassee for one reason: preserving Florida’s invaluable agricultural lands. These families, many with three and four generations in attendance, presented their family-owned farms and ranches to be considered for the Rural and Family Lands Protection Program.[emember_protected custom_msg=”Click here and

Did you ever sit back, cross your legs on a hassock, pull your hat over your closed eyes and think about how lucky we are to live in Central Florida? Our weather is the best. We’re close to beaches. Big cities are just far enough away. And there’s always a special food to discover.[emember_protected custom_msg=”Click

More than 500 years ago, when European settlers landed in Florida, livestock were raised and produce was grown for subsistence. The settlers produced just enough to feed themselves and their families. Over time, advances in farm machinery, technology and practices, as well as innovations in transportation, helped Florida agriculture become the economic pillar it is

We live in a culinary smoothie. Florida food is a bit of this and a bit of that from many countries, all smooshed together as immigrants settled here and they shared the bounty enjoyed by Native Americans.[emember_protected custom_msg=”Click here and register now to read the rest of the article!”] And as Floridians, we have added